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Le Banyan – a piece of Thailand in Paris

Le Banyan – a piece of Thailand in Paris

Le Banyan – a piece of Thailand in Paris

Thai or Japanese fusion restaurants are quite in fashion these days- one could name dozens of them on both coasts of the Atlantic. Unless you are in Thailand though, really authentic Thai restaurants are not that common. Le Banyan (24, place Etienne Pernet, 75015, tel 01 40 60 09 31)…

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Sep '06
The Divine Macaroons

The Divine Macaroons

The Divine Macaroons

Pierre Herme macaroons would definitely be on the top of “must eat before you die” list if such list existed. These pieces of art are as light as snowflakes, melting in your mouth and have the most innovative and amazing flavours. Apart of their classical flavours macaroons such as “salted…

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Sep '06
The Indian feast in Ratn

The Indian feast in Ratn

The Indian feast in Ratn

I already spoke in my previous post how I love Indian cuisine. And the discovery of Ratn (9 Rue de la Tremoille, 75008, tel. O1 40 70 10 09 ), an ” haute gastronomie” Indian just steps from Champs-Elysees was a nice discovery. It’s a brand new Indian restaurant opened…

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Sep '06
Le Bernardin – incredibly ordinary experience

Le Bernardin – incredibly ordinary experience

Le Bernardin – incredibly ordinary experience

The highly anticipated dinner in the so-called “the best restaurant in NY ” Le Bernardin (3 Michelin macarons) was a big disappointment. Honestly, for me its incomprehensible how Michelin inspectors can put Eric Ripert’s cooking on the same level as the talent of such chefs like Guy Savoy, Michel Troisgros…

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Sep '06
Downtown Cipriani

Downtown Cipriani

Downtown Cipriani

Downtown Cipriani is one of my favourite Italian restaurants in NY. It is especially nice to sit in the terrace when it’s sunny. I thought I should share this image of “orecchiette with green peas”. I just love the colours!

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Sep '06
The Best Pizza in New York

The Best Pizza in New York

The Best Pizza in New York

Who could tell that the best pizza in New York just steps away from my door? Cafe Fiorello is a great and not pretentious place to have lunch. I didn’t try the other food there, but the pizza is extraordinary. The crust is crispy and thin as paper. And as…

14
Sep '06
Craft – back to basics

Craft – back to basics

Craft – back to basics

I always thought that creativity is a must to be rewarded with Michelin stars, but Craft (1 star) proves different. Here simplicity is the key. The menu is deliberately divided in such basics as “fish and shellfish”, “charcuterie”, “meat”, “salads”,”vegetables”, “mushrooms”, “grain”, etc as well as according to different ways…

14
Sep '06
The romance of  Blue Hill

The romance of Blue Hill

The romance of Blue Hill

Even if there are so many highly rated restaurants in New York, there is not a lot that is really worth a return (in fact, the same as everywhere in the world 🙂 ) Very often there is a disappointment before even starting your first dish. Like this Northern Italian…

12
Sep '06
Back to blogging!

Back to blogging!

Back to blogging!

After some very busy period (work, work, work, etc) I am more free and back to explore the Big Apple culinary map!

12
Sep '06
La Provence, Vilnius

La Provence, Vilnius

La Provence, Vilnius

Restaurant La Provence in Vilnius is like a ray of Provencal sunshine in this Northern European capital. Without question, it is the best in Lithuania and one day maybe will earn it’s first Michelin stars. La Provence has a particular emphasis on seafood (Imported 3 times a a week from…

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Aug '06